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Satellite Internet Services Like Starlink Get More Spectrum in the US
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Fusion42 · 3 October 2026 · Fusion42 review
The FCC has opened the 12.7–13.25GHz and 42–42.5GHz bands for satellite internet services like Starlink, increasing downlink spectrum by over 25%, which will boost speeds, network capacity, and support mobile terminals. Additionally, the FCC exempted satellite constellations from federal environmental reviews, facilitating faster deployment of systems like Starlink's growing satellite fleet.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Telecom & Connectivity, and 4 sources have reported it between 1 Oct 2026 and 5 Oct 2026.
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You can expect faster satellite broadband and new market opportunities as the FCC's spectrum release opens consumer terminal capacity and mobile use cases in transport. SpaceX's path to rapid Starlink expansion just cleared regulatory red tape on environment reviews and downlink access.
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4 sources · first reported 1 Oct 2026 · latest 5 Oct 2026
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